Clerk 2

Salary : $35,921.60 - $53,872.00 Annually

Location : Las Cruces, NM

Job Type : Career Appointment, Full-Time

Job Number : 10117143

Unit : 3rd District Operation-Doña Ana

Division : 3rd District Operation-Doña An

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Objectives Summary

Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.

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Perform a variety of standardized clerical, reception and administrative duties in support of the District Office.

Essential Functions

• Provide support services to the district office in accordance with detailed procedures and practices.
• Reception desk coverage.
• Answer multi-line phones and route calls to correct party.
• Provides information, as needed, to clients, court personnel and other agencies.
• Complete clerical duties for attorneys, prepare docket of cases, contact litigants, courts, and witnesses to obtain information for the district office, if necessary.
• Advise applicants and / or clients on eligibility requirements and collect fees, advise clients of attorney assignments, verify and record data.
• Accepts mail from US post office, packages from UPS and other deliveries from other vendors.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and six (6) months of general office, clerical and / or administrative experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.

Collective Bargaining : This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Default FLSA : Non-exempt

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.

This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State's Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. To learn more about the benefits available please

In addition to the benefits listed above, the Law Offices of The Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees. For more information regarding the plan you can visit the following websites :

Total Compensation Package

As an employee of the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD), you receive regular pay for your services. The other part of your total compensation is the value of the benefits LOPD makes available to you and, if applicable, your family. The Total Compensation Estimator is for illustrative purposes only and provides benefits-eligible employees an estimate of their total compensation based on selected options from the drop-downs in the estimator.

This estimator is not a legal document. All benefits are governed by the actual benefit plans, which have precedence over the information reported in this calculator. Rates are not guaranteed and may change annually based on legislative decisions. If you have any questions about this estimator, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at

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New Mexico state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. More information can be read at

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed. If you have responded that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official / unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded / conferred, institution name, and applicant name and is in a format that cannot be modified.

How many total years of experience do you have documented in the Work Experience section of your application related to this Job Classification?Please NOTE : If the years of experience that you indicate below cannot be found in the Work Experience section of this application, your application may not be eligible for further consideration. It is recommended that you attach documents that support your work experience at this time. If you are attempting to attach documents, but are unable to, you should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us, with the documents and your contact information. Or if selected for an interview, you should bring the documents to your interview.

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Do you have experience assisting disadvantaged populations such as people who suffer from mental illness; people who are homeless; people who are difficult and angry due to the legal situation they are in; and people in need of social service assistance?

Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n / a" as your response to this question.

How many years of general office, clerical, and / or administrative experience do you have

Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n / a" as your response to this question.

Do you have experience assisting applicants applying for need based services?

I understand that my responses to the questions regarding years of experience and education will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application with a detailed description of my related duties. If I am attempting to attach documents, but unable to, I should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us., with the documents and my contact information. Or if selected for an interview, I may bring the documents to my interview.

For current State of New Mexico employees : I understand that the Law Offices of the Public Defender will only accept up to 40 hours of annual leave and all sick leave. Furthermore, upon transfer, I will begin a new probationary period regardless of a break in service from my current state agency.

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Salary : $35,922 - $53,872